Associate General Counsel (Labor & Employement)

Join Hadrian, a fast-growing advanced manufacturing company, as an Associate General Counsel specializing in labor and employment law. In this strategic, hands-on role, you will serve as the company's go-to legal advisor on employment, labor, and corporate matters. You will partner closely with the General Counsel and People and Operations teams to advise on workforce compliance, policy development and implementation, and labor and employment risk management. This position offers a competitive benefits package, including 100% coverage of platinum medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, a 401k, a relocation stipend, and a flexible vacation policy.

• Advising on all aspects of labor and employment law, including wage and hour compliance, hiring, termination, and performance management.
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to operationalize employment law compliance in a fast-paced advanced manufacturing environment.
• Developing and maintaining policies, playbooks, trainings, and guidance for managers and employees, and serving as a subject matter expert on HR and employment law best practices.
• Strong judgment and ability to advise senior leadership on strategic and operational decisions
• Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, or operational workforce is highly desirable
• 10 - 15+ years of experience practicing employment law, preferably with exposure to non-exempt / hourly workforce matters in-house and/or in a law firm environment
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour, leave, and accommodations compliance, as well as labor practices
• Hands-on experience building and advising on compliance systems
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership
• Hands-on experience drafting policies, employment agreements, training materials, and compliance documentation
• Experience in high-growth or startup environments
• Familiarity with California employment law
• Experience with multi-state hourly workforce compliance
• Exposure to corporate governance, entity management, and operational compliance
• Prior in-house counsel experience supporting People/HR teams in large ops organizations
• Ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical guidance for managers and employees
• Track record of building scalable processes and documentation to support rapid organizational growth